Lowell High

Summary:

Lowell High is a public high school located in Lowell, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,167 students. The school is part of the Lowell School District, which is ranked 302 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowell High has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic (39.34%) and Asian (28.95%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is generally lower than the state average and nearby schools like Tyngsborough High School, Billerica Memorial High School, and Chelmsford High. For example, in 2023-2024, only 41.07% of 10th-grade students at Lowell High were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school also has a relatively low four-year graduation rate, ranging from 75.3% to 84.5% over the past few years, and a high dropout rate, ranging from 7.2% to 13.0%.

Lowell High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for African American and English Language Learner students but much lower for Asian, White, and Special Education students. The school has also experienced a decline in enrollment over the past few years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 24.7% in 2020-2021 to 18.44% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased from 30.61% to 39.34% during the same period. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
       Lowell, MA  01852


(978) 937-8900

District: Lowell

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,960 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  3,167

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.3%
Asian:
29.0%
White:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Lowell High ranks worse than 75% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lowell High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lowell High has the largest high school student body size in the Lowell School District. Student population at Lowell High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.3%), Asian (29%), White (18.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell High is 13.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Lowell School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell High is $15,960, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Lowell School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell High 261st of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Lowell High in the ranking list.)

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Lowell:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell 302nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lowell High

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Rank History for all students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.81 237th 304 22.0%
2004 17.79 248th 307 19.2%
2005 19.72 256th 311 17.7%
2006 21.11 262nd 314 16.6%
2007 23.51 258th 316 18.4%
2008 19.13 278th 319 12.9%
2009 23.74 274th 322 14.9%
2010 24.43 282nd 335 15.8%
2011 26.41 285th 340 16.2%
2012 25.77 283rd 340 16.8%
2013 27.79 288th 344 16.3%
2014 25.74 282nd 347 18.7%
2015 30.11 280th 354 20.9%
2016 29.23 286th 351 18.5%
2017 30.38 278th 348 20.1%
2018 29.84 273rd 345 20.9%
2019 30.56 266th 351 24.2%
2022 26.93 257th 342 24.9%
2023 23.85 273rd 347 21.3%
2024 27.86 261st 348 25.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.87 48th 55 12.7%
2019 36.74 37th 58 36.2%
2022 6.68 74th 78 5.1%
2023 8.40 80th 82 2.4%
2024 24.88 68th 87 21.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 58th 77 24.7%
2019 34.05 51st 82 37.8%
2022 50.97 18th 77 76.6%
2023 47.79 32nd 84 61.9%
2024 42.33 31st 86 64.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.72 259th 344 24.7%
2019 34.55 252nd 348 27.6%
2022 32.86 235th 339 30.7%
2023 17.62 276th 301 8.3%
2024 24.74 214th 289 26.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.77 265th 330 19.7%
2019 27.73 261st 330 20.9%
2022 30.74 232nd 332 30.1%
2023 26.39 257th 338 24.0%
2024 28.72 248th 338 26.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.59 11th 23 52.2%
2022 41.80 8th 17 52.9%
2023 46.10 8th 23 65.2%
2024 60.40 7th 28 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 270th 339 20.4%
2019 28.91 266th 342 22.2%
2022 28.52 256th 340 24.7%
2023 22.22 273rd 339 19.5%
2024 28.54 247th 342 27.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.41 292nd 299 2.3%
2019 15.45 272nd 299 9.0%
2022 21.09 243rd 295 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.80 294th 343 14.3%
2019 24.03 279th 346 19.4%
2022 25.76 253rd 339 25.4%
2023 22.87 269th 343 21.6%
2024 23.94 268th 342 21.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.43 82nd 91 9.9%
2019 9.53 91st 97 6.2%
2022 7.77 85th 93 8.6%
2023 8.20 86th 96 10.4%
2024 7.49 91st 98 7.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.22 94th 134 29.9%
2019 38.91 88th 137 35.8%
2022 62.12 37th 133 72.2%
2023 41.90 81st 142 43.0%
2024 53.28 65th 160 59.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.84 162nd 193 16.1%
2019 22.04 166th 206 19.4%
2022 28.23 150th 217 30.9%
2023 22.07 187th 241 22.4%
2024 21.79 192nd 249 22.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lowell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.06 278th 303 8.3%
2019 23.35 249th 302 17.5%
2022 25.09 234th 300 22.0%
2023 10.36 278th 301 7.6%
2024 19.30 249th 302 17.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lowell High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1785 81 589 272 3 n/a n/a 0 2730
1989 1620 68 727 292 1 n/a n/a 0 2708
1990 1506 62 708 293 2 n/a n/a 0 2571
1991 1422 67 638 291 1 n/a n/a 0 2419
1992 1439 55 513 366 1 n/a n/a 0 2374
1993 1409 45 469 373 1 n/a n/a 0 2297
1994 1370 59 583 432 2 n/a n/a 0 2446
1995 1303 76 930 451 0 n/a n/a 0 2760
1996 1303 76 930 451 0 n/a n/a 0 2760
1997 1363 99 1157 449 0 n/a n/a 0 3068
1998 1362 113 1295 417 1 n/a n/a 0 3188
1999 1411 119 1364 457 1 n/a n/a 0 3352
2000 1488 135 1408 497 2 n/a n/a 0 3530
2001 1510 151 1424 540 1 n/a n/a 0 3626
2002 1584 203 1361 635 12 n/a n/a 0 3795
2003 1584 203 1361 635 12 n/a n/a 0 3795
2004 1646 240 1295 720 5 n/a n/a 0 3906
2005 1581 235 1217 694 8 n/a n/a 0 3735
2006 1517 300 1168 734 3 n/a n/a 0 3722
2007 1543 287 1152 741 1 n/a n/a 8 3732
2008 1418 305 1098 743 3 n/a n/a 6 3573
2009 1337 295 1034 738 2 5 10 0 3421
2010 1291 277 992 733 2 3 20 0 3318
2011 1248 290 1024 807 8 0 26 0 3403
2012 1124 279 983 731 4 0 28 0 3149
2013 1037 287 1001 732 4 0 38 0 3099
2014 991 297 994 735 4 0 33 0 3054
2015 965 327 972 732 4 0 34 0 3034
2016 983 344 1012 744 3 0 48 0 3134
2017 968 356 1006 750 3 1 61 0 3145
2018 912 361 999 798 2 1 81 0 3154
2019 886 391 970 834 1 1 91 0 3174
2020 805 362 920 828 0 1 95 0 3011
2021 753 338 910 933 0 0 114 0 3048
2022 633 336 898 1067 0 0 119 3 3056
2023 584 295 917 1246 1 0 118 6 3167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2730 n/a n/a n/a
1989 2708 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2571 n/a n/a n/a
1991 2419 n/a n/a n/a
1992 2374 n/a n/a n/a
1993 2297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 2446 n/a n/a n/a
1995 2760 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 2760 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 3068 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 3188 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 3352 n/a 0.0 30.4
2000 3530 n/a 0.0 21.9
2001 3626 n/a 0.0 41.5
2002 3795 n/a n/a 53.6
2003 3795 n/a n/a 53.6
2004 3906 254.0 15.4 59
2005 3735 256.5 14.6 60.4
2006 3722 266.2 14.0 57.8
2007 3732 276.0 13.5 66.6
2008 3573 273.6 13.1 59.7
2009 3421 253.1 13.5 60
2010 3318 235.0 14.1 62.3
2011 3403 226.1 15.0 66
2012 3149 222.6 14.1 69
2013 3099 212.0 14.6 68.3
2014 3054 215.3 14.1 67.6
2015 3034 215.0 14.1 56.1
2016 3134 215.0 14.5 n/a
2017 3145 213.0 14.7 n/a
2018 3154 213.8 14.7 n/a
2019 3174 208.5 15.2 n/a
2020 3011 209.5 14.3 n/a
2021 3048 212.9 14.3 n/a
2022 3056 219.1 13.9 n/a
2023 3167 231.3 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lowell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2730 n/a n/a n/a
1989 2708 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2571 n/a n/a n/a
1991 2419 n/a n/a n/a
1992 2374 n/a n/a n/a
1993 2297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 2446 n/a n/a n/a
1995 2760 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 2760 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 3068 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 3188 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 3352 n/a 0.0 30.4
2000 3530 n/a 0.0 21.9
2001 3626 n/a 0.0 41.5
2002 3795 n/a n/a 53.6
2003 3795 n/a n/a 53.6
2004 3906 254.0 15.4 59
2005 3735 256.5 14.6 60.4
2006 3722 266.2 14.0 57.8
2007 3732 276.0 13.5 66.6
2008 3573 273.6 13.1 59.7
2009 3421 253.1 13.5 60
2010 3318 235.0 14.1 62.3
2011 3403 226.1 15.0 66
2012 3149 222.6 14.1 69
2013 3099 212.0 14.6 68.3
2014 3054 215.3 14.1 67.6
2015 3034 215.0 14.1 56.1
2016 3134 215.0 14.5 n/a
2017 3145 213.0 14.7 n/a
2018 3154 213.8 14.7 n/a
2019 3174 208.5 15.2 n/a
2020 3011 209.5 14.3 n/a
2021 3048 212.9 14.3 n/a
2022 3056 219.1 13.9 n/a
2023 3167 231.3 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowell High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (6.3%) $13,370 (93.7%) $14,269
2020 $505 (3.4%) $14,215 (96.6%) $14,720
2021 $1,292 (8.1%) $14,668 (91.9%) $15,960

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 266th of 351 High schoolsRanks 273rd of 347 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell High)4942.4
 6.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)4640.5
 5.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lowell High)4528.9
 16.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4227.9
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students31743167
 0.2%
African American391295
 24.6%
American Indian11
Asian970917
 5.5%
Hispanic8341246
 49.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White886584
 34.1%
Two or More Races91118
 29.7%


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Students at Lowell High are 39% Hispanic, 29% Asian, 18% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,167 students attended Lowell High.

Lowell High ranks 261st of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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